
Parent Wisdom Circle: "A Lesson From Chanukah — Teaching Our Kids (and Ourselves) About Resilience”
Sunday, December 3, 2023 • 20 Kislev 5784
9:30 AM - 11:00 AMSocial Hall Patio (weather permitting)"A Lesson From Chanukah — Teaching Our Kids (and Ourselves) About Resilience"
Co-led by Rabbi Allie from URJ Camp Newman, we will focus on the story of Chanukah, and the lessons it has to teach us about moving forward in a seemingly hopeless situation, and leaning into hope and unexpected miracles.
All parents of PreK-5th Graders are welcome to drop into any session of Parent Wisdom Circle. We start our morning with coffee, bagels and schmoozing, then discuss parenting challenges, and share resources and ideas with each other.
Parent Wisdom Circle is facilitated by Melissa Kelley, LMFT, a Beth Am member and parent.
Future Sessions:
- Sunday, January 21: “A Lesson from Tu Bishvat — It Takes Time and Patience for Things to Grow”
- Sunday, February 25: "Exploring Healthy Anger"
- Sunday, March 17: “A Lesson from Purim- Healthy and Unhealthy Skills for Conflict Resolution”
- Sunday, April 28: “A Lesson from Passover — the Questions of the Four Children and Temperament”
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Shabbat Pre-neg Honoring Our Graduating High School Seniors
Friday, May 9th 5:15p to 6:15pBeth Am is delighted to welcome ALL of our teens and their families to join us for a festive Shabbat Pre-Neg as we celebrate the end of the year and honor our graduating seniors.

Israel Discussion Gatherings
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Grad Shabbat Service — Honoring Our Graduating Seniors
Friday, May 9th 6:15p to 8:30pBeth Am is delighted to welcome ALL of our teens and their families to join us for the festive Shabbat as we celebrate the end of the year and honor our graduating seniors. This joyous Erev Shabbat evening will feature speakers from our graduating class.

Dessert Oneg Shabbat
Friday, May 9th 7:30p to 8:30pCome together after Erev Shabbat services to enjoy some light dessert refreshments!

Shabbat Morning Service: Adult B'not Mitzvah
Shabbat, May 10th 10:30a to 12:30pAll are welcome and encouraged to join the families of this year's Adult B'not Mitzvah cohort in worship and celebration.
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